chigoe
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɪ.ɡoʊ/
Noun

chigoe (plural chigoes)

  1. A small tropical flea, Tunga penetrans, whose females burrow under the skin of animals, including humans, and lay their eggs, causing strong irritation and sores.
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